Who was the best Big Man in Section 2 history?

Happy holidays to all of you! I hope you are all careful in your commutes and remember – no unnecessary driving!

I heard from Eric Fleury this week, former Siena big man, by way of Guilderland High. He got me feeling nostalgic, and when that happens, you know its time to put out an all-time question!

For this one, take your mind back among the ‘trees’, away from the coaches, the ballhandlers and the shooters, and look to the sky as we honor the top big men in area history.

Let’s start the discussion with some parameters:

1. He has to have been 6’6 or taller.

2.He has to have played with his back to the basket at least some of his varsity career as a true post.

3. This doesn’t just have to be a scoring big man. Think of a Wilt, a Russell or even a Vlade type. Be sure to factor in passing, rebounding, shotblocking, range and of course how he changed the game because of his presence.

Here is just a short list to get your minds going: (Feel free to tell their tale, add your own or compare across time and space)

Dan Terwilliger was a monster, only played his senior year then play in college and was unstoppable there and then tried out with the knicks when they were at their peak but decided to pursue other interests. Dan Terwilliger is my vote.

Perkins, Rackley and Edwards above the rest. While people r throwing in names can remember a pretty good big man up north. Big Jim Town. For small schools u would have to mention Barry Cavanaugh of Rensselaer